tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post2825021630722367629..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Book Giveaway and Guest TeachingAuthor Interview with Cynthia Leitich SmithCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-76249581305563403462011-02-02T10:40:25.196-06:002011-02-02T10:40:25.196-06:00I am building my personal library, so I would keep...I am building my personal library, so I would keep it, study it (CLS is a great storyteller!) but it would be for much sharing too. All of the above!<br /><br />Thanks-- amy[dot]malskeit[at]gmail[dot]comAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698556355844628737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-2285207600537572852011-01-30T21:14:55.468-06:002011-01-30T21:14:55.468-06:00I love Cynthia's writing and have read several...I love Cynthia's writing and have read several of her other books, especially Rain Is Not My Indian Name, and Jingle Dancer. Those two are my favorites. I would certainly read Blessed myself, but then I think I would send it to my cousin who's a bit of reluctant reader. I think this book might get her more excited about reading.<br />-Heather T.<br />shebaum923[at]gmail[dot]comHeather Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956126876177631304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-60293612684705711342011-01-30T11:41:04.199-06:002011-01-30T11:41:04.199-06:00I loved Tantalize and Eternal, and both novels get...I loved Tantalize and Eternal, and both novels get traction from my students, as well. I know I can't wait to read Blessed, and I'm sure the students will be just as excited about it.<br /><br />Thanks for the contest!<br /><br />Lisa<br />lkblair [at] gmail [dot] comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986826283364209501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-86508452665512736802011-01-29T16:09:49.111-06:002011-01-29T16:09:49.111-06:00I hope that that hottie guardian angel shows up ag...I hope that that hottie guardian angel shows up again in Blessed! As an 8th-grade Lit teacher, I try to read everything the students want to read. Eternal is one of my favorite! (Really, that other so-called-newly-turned vamp. girl is sooo whiny! I'm glad Cynthnia's have some spine!) If I were to win the copy, it would immediately be read by me then, handed over to the 1st student on my list waiting to read this book!<br />(My fingers will stay crossed for the next few days as I await your email!)<br />tobsokoi(at)yahoo(dot)comJuli Cavenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337375465417064121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-10519344366248512132011-01-28T22:23:54.637-06:002011-01-28T22:23:54.637-06:00I'm in a new critique group, so there are lots...I'm in a new critique group, so there are lots of hands to pass the book to. And thanks for the interesting interview.<br />schneiderbarbara "at" att "dot" netBJ Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715867132329203427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-2555239043624356862011-01-28T18:55:50.310-06:002011-01-28T18:55:50.310-06:00i would love to win this for myself, i have tantal...i would love to win this for myself, i have tantalize but haven't had a chance to read it yet. thank you!!<br /><br />inthehammockblog at gmail dot comCarrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-37533591650849202502011-01-28T05:19:31.589-06:002011-01-28T05:19:31.589-06:00Many huzzahs for the arrival of BLESSED!
If fortun...Many huzzahs for the arrival of BLESSED!<br />If fortunate enuf to win this brandnew crisp copy of BLESSED, I will immediately gift it, with others I've toted back from hither & yon, to the alternative public school here, for students who can't function in the public school setting. This is their last-chance school, the last time to pay attention. respect their one & only life & move forward, despite challenges - such as no parents, drug-addicted role models, etc. etc.<br /><br />I am at <br />www.bookseedstudio.wordpress.com<br />and also <br />jgaoffice at gmail dot com<br />It can be mailed to me at<br />2031 Owenby Drive Tallahassee Fl 32308Jan Godown Anninonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-91248409898452922572011-01-27T18:49:09.553-06:002011-01-27T18:49:09.553-06:00How did Comment Challenge work out for you? Even i...How did Comment Challenge work out for you? Even if you didn't make the five-a-day goal, come by the Finish Line at http://www.motherreader.com/2011/01/comment-challenge-2011-finish-line.htmlMotherReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-30696153168677256032011-01-27T15:29:11.701-06:002011-01-27T15:29:11.701-06:00I'd like to win because I would love to read i...I'd like to win because I would love to read it. Also, I pass my books on to my sister, and my daughter and niece might like to read it too. Thank you very much for the chance :)<br /><br />jaidahsmommy@comcast.netTiffany Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299961211173649300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-46437379776529348122011-01-27T11:57:35.823-06:002011-01-27T11:57:35.823-06:00I am worthy of Blessed because I want it for ME ME...I am worthy of Blessed because I want it for ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME...okay, maybe I'll share with the other Pen & Ink members in exchange for a certain member's chocolate chip cookies.<br />Sincerely,<br />Selfish Shellfish aka Lupe F.The Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-90259140918476509162011-01-27T11:32:11.278-06:002011-01-27T11:32:11.278-06:00I want to win Blessed because I love the interview...I want to win Blessed because I love the interview and it sounds like a fascinating book. I want to hear your sense of place. Lupe is our "sense of place" master. I need more help. I want it for myself, but would share with our group and my YA friends. penink04@gmail.comThe Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66641065875672329802011-01-27T10:29:28.019-06:002011-01-27T10:29:28.019-06:00I am building a YA section in our personal library...I am building a YA section in our personal library for our 7 year old daughter to grow into. Thank you for the wonderful blog.<br /> Trista<br /><br />tristamj (at) hotmail (dot) comtristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-65703270064268522872011-01-26T23:12:25.303-06:002011-01-26T23:12:25.303-06:00I'm a huge fan of Jingle Dancer but haven'...I'm a huge fan of Jingle Dancer but haven't read any of her longer prose. I'd love to have a copy to read and then pass on (to my nieces and nephews and my children's literature course students who are preservice teachers!)Dr. Genevieve Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923940189755521633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-21654766633945265692011-01-26T21:34:58.675-06:002011-01-26T21:34:58.675-06:00Thank you for this interview! I love hearing about...Thank you for this interview! I love hearing about "discoveries" at conferences! I am a YA writer and reader and a creative writing teacher for Young Adults, so the book would pass many hands and be well-loved!<br />mjcwriter"at"comcast"dot"comMary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729559222307081988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-89775491680769529932011-01-26T19:40:36.849-06:002011-01-26T19:40:36.849-06:00I would love to win a copy of Blessed. I have a co...I would love to win a copy of Blessed. I have a couple of young adult women that I frequently meet with. I would allow the book to be passed among them for shared reading. We do this with books at times. <br /><br />Info: Elizabeth Towns, 59 Governors Place, Columbus, Ohio 43219<br /><br />buffisan[at]gmail[dot]com<br /><br />Blogs:<br /><br />This Grind Does Not Stop: http://rickicandu.tumblr.com/ <br /><br />It's Elemental:<br />http://urbanelementmag.blogspot.com/ETownshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337611390091671496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-83727516970310778202011-01-26T17:25:41.064-06:002011-01-26T17:25:41.064-06:00I think your readers might enjoy this site which i...I think your readers might enjoy this site which is filled with author interviews.<br /><br />Interview with Children's Author Carolyn Marsden<br /><br /> Take a trip to the beaches of San Diego to meet children's author, Carolyn Marsden.<br /><br />The award- winning author talks about her books and the art of collaboration and how she learned to write with others. She offers good writing tips for writers both young and old.<br /><br /> MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual FIeld Trips for Kids is a series of free kid-friendly educational video podcasts for children ages 5-13. Each episode comes with a list of recommended books, a list of fun websites and a Learning Corner of questions and extended activities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-15130741835107643512011-01-26T16:42:47.607-06:002011-01-26T16:42:47.607-06:00I've been a long-time follower of Cythia's...I've been a long-time follower of Cythia's blog and can't wait to read her latest. Thanks for the contestSusan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-2547424452542395092011-01-26T12:11:19.885-06:002011-01-26T12:11:19.885-06:00Please enter me, too. I'd read the book myself...Please enter me, too. I'd read the book myself first, then either review it in my newspaper column or give it to our public library.<br />Thanks,<br />Paulapollypoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269481814724092376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-55863629235844951792011-01-26T10:44:47.446-06:002011-01-26T10:44:47.446-06:00I would love to win a copy for my 14-year-old niec...I would love to win a copy for my 14-year-old niece!!!Michelle Sussmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107477002733143764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-32869194567540232922011-01-26T09:56:07.810-06:002011-01-26T09:56:07.810-06:00Hi to Cynthia! Just wanted to say thanks for posti...Hi to Cynthia! Just wanted to say thanks for posting this article, and I'd love to win a copy for my daughter who LOVES to read1 :)<br /><br />semayawi dot toadcottage at gmail.comBeth Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699804487443359309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-33513040990669274502011-01-26T09:53:11.335-06:002011-01-26T09:53:11.335-06:00Thanks for entering, Rebecca.
And thanks for stop...Thanks for entering, Rebecca. <br />And thanks for stopping by, Tabitha.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-23825243808986128592011-01-26T09:31:17.547-06:002011-01-26T09:31:17.547-06:00Great interview!
I got my copy yesterday, so don&...Great interview!<br /><br />I got my copy yesterday, so don't enter me in the contest. I just wanted to stop by and say HI to Cynthia! *waves* Congrats on the release of Blessed! It's next on my TBR pile. :)Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-42819728557148899482011-01-26T08:07:35.354-06:002011-01-26T08:07:35.354-06:00I have two teenagers who would read the book, and ...I have two teenagers who would read the book, and I would probably read it myself. I enjoy reading their books, especially as I write for their age group myself.<br /><br />~Becky<br /><br />Rebecca at Fyfe dot netBecky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.com